Another technique to clear a sail from the water if you are on a short board (not long enough to rest the boom on the nose or tail). I hold on to the rear foot strap and use my extended arm as an extension of the board. I pull the boom over my arm and leverage my arm up until the mast / sail clear the water. Works best with small to medium size sails.

Another technique to clear a sail from the water if you are on a short board (not long enough to rest the boom on the nose or tail). I hold on to the rear foot strap and use my extended arm as an extension of the board. I pull the boom over my arm and leverage my arm up until the mast / sail clear the water. Works best with small to medium size sails.

Yeah,this is a great technique as you don't have to tread water. I used this also when clearing the clew if my sail doesn't fall in a practical position.